初中英语

"Life's a long,long journey." so we are told,and most of us would not set off on a journey,even a short one,without some ideas of where we wanted to go.Yet many people travel on life's journey with no sense of direction at all.

Setting personal goals can give your life a sense of direction.Goal setting is used by top sports players,successful business people and achievers in all fields.Before you set personal goals,think about what you want to achieve with your life.

Try to set goals in some of the following categories (类别):

Education - Will you achieve the educational goals after finishing high school?Are you still growing and learning?

Family - What kind of relationship do you want with your parents and other family members?

Creative - Do you want to achieve any artistic goals?

Career - What job do you want to take when you grow up?What do you need to make your dream come true?

Public Service - Do you want to make the world a better place?

Physical - Are you fit enough to do the things you want to do?

Pleasure - How do you want to enjoy yourself?

To help make the process more manageable,divide your goals into smaller tasks.For example,if you want to reach a main goal in five years,set a three﹣year goal,a one﹣year goal,a three﹣month goal and a one﹣month goal.Then create a daily To﹣Do List of things that you should do today.When a goal is achieved,take the time to enjoy your success.This helps you build the self﹣confidence.

Remember,your goals can be changed as time goes on.But be sure your goals are the things you hope to achieve,not what your parents,family or teachers want.

(1)According to the passage why should we set goals?    

A.

To have a better future.

B.

To enjoy pleasure in life.

C.

To know where to have a journey.

D.

To give our life a sense of direction.

(2)What should you consider when you set a family goal?    

A.

The education you want to get.

B.

The job to support your family.

C.

The time you'll spend reaching your goal.

D.

The relationship with family members.

(3)What's the best advice to achieve the main goal?    

A.

A Dividing your goals into smaller tasks.

B.

Creating a daily To﹣Do List of things.

C.

C Building the sell confidence.

D.

Setting the time to achieve the main goal.

(4)What can we learn from the passage?    

A.

Once you set your goal,they can't be changed.

B.

B Not all the people can get success by setting goals.

C.

Enjoying success in one goal can help you do better in the next one.

D.

Your goals are the things you and your parents,families on teachers want.

(5)Which of the following is the best title for the passage?    

A.

A long journey.

B.

Goal setting for life.

C.

The direction of life.

D.

Ways to achieve goals.

来源:2021年山东省滨州市中考英语试卷
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When people talk to each other,write letters or make phone calls,words of the spoken form or the written form can send any message they want to pass on.

But besides words,do you know any other ways you can use to communicate with people?Rich expressions on your face can be one of them.A smile on your face shows that you are happy.Tears in your eyes tell others that you are sad or excited.Body languates can do the same job.When you put your hand up in class,the teacher knows that you want to say something or you may have some questions to ask.You shake your head from side to side and people know you are saying"no"or refuse others'requirements.When you nod,people will understand that you are saying"yes"or agree to others'opinions or suggestions.

Other forms can also carry different message.For example,a sign at the bus stop gives passengers instructions on which bus to take.The flag language made by soldiers can pass different orders.Sound from the school bell tells the students and the teachers when to begin or end a class.A photographer can use the photos he has taken to tell others about what he thinks of the world around him.Music and films also conveythe feelings and ideas of the musicians and the directors.So next time when you see a piece of art or listen to some music,take it as communication with its creator and try to get the meaning behind it.

61.When people want to use the words to communicate with others,they   

A.write letters

B.cry aloud

C.keep silent

D.make friends

62.According to the passage you just need to   if you agree to others'suggestions.

A.close your eyes

B.put up your hand

C.move your head up and down

D.shake your head from side to side

63.Through a photo we may know   

A.which can be taken

B.What's the orders mean for soldiers

C.How the photographer sees the world

D.when the students should have a class

64.The underline word conveyprobably means   in the passage.

A.掩饰

B.传递

C.克制

D.爆发

65.The best title for the passage may be   

A.Spoken and Written Languages

B.Forms of Communication

C.Facial Expressions and Gestures

D.Suggestions on Communication.

来源:2016年广东省中考英语试卷
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There are many reasons why I encourage people to travel,and I know that the experience will make one a better person.

I remember when I was traveling,I began to know the world better.The world is not just about me,my small town and home.Although you will meet different people from all over the world,you will realize that people are similar in their dreams, hopes and feelings.Enjoy exploring(探索)the different cultures,and you will also find that people are different in some of the things they do and how they live.Once you understand their ways,it will not be strange or scary(吓人的).Often we read stories about other cultures in books.Only when we visit their areas,do we find that those stories are something wrong.

One thing you may find out is that there are problems all over the world.We can't just get money to send to these areas and hope that will work them out.The world should get involved(干预)and help wherever there are problems.People everywhere should be given a chance.It is so easy to ignore(忽视)this if one does not travel or explore.One can look around and see that so many people have many challenges(挑战)worse than ours.One can realize that sometimes our biggest problems are not that big after all.

On your journey you will meet lots of new friends.Talking to strangers and finding about their lives is a great way to spend your time.You will certainly be more confident after having to deal with problems and make many decisions along the way.

When you travel,you have to be on your own in some situations.You will surprise yourself by how well you can do that.All your special experiences could make an interesting book to read.It would be filled with your special memories.

Traveling around and seeing so much happening in the world around us is a wonderful experience.If we could all just travel a little more and share our experiences,we would all be better people and the world would be a better place.

(1)The writer wants to tell us that   in paragraph 2.

A.people around the world are the same in their hopes

B.books always tell us wrong stories about cultures

C.traveling can help us better understand the world

D.people in different places have strange living habits

(2)The writer advises us to help the areas in need by   

A.sending them money

B.offering them chances

C.looking around

D.giving them challenges

(3)Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?   

A.People in the World Are Family

B.Traveling Helps One Make More Friends

C.People in the World Share One Dream

D.Traveling Makes One a Better Person

(4)What's the writer's purpose of writing the passage?   

A.To encourage more people to travel around the world.

B.To share his travel experiences with other people.

C.To show how traveling can change the world.

D.To tell people how to travel around the world.

来源:2019年宁夏中考英语试卷
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Traveling by subway can sometimes be a challenge, especially during rush hour. You have to

fight your way into the carriage(车厢), and keep away from others' hot water.The smells of some

Passengers' food are very strong, too.

Since April, the local government of Beijing has collected public opinions on the new Beijing Subway Passenger Rules. The rules say that if passengers have bad manners while on the subway,they will end up with bad credit(信用) scores or even being refused by the subway. Four kinds of behaviors (行为) were added to the new rules. They include stealing others'seats, eating or drinking, handing out advertisements, and not paying for the tickets.

As for eating and drinking on the subway,①不同的人有不同的观点,.Some people support

the rules that all passengers except babies and people with certain health problems are not allowed to eat or drink on the subway. ②They have pointed out that the smell of food and drink can make other passengers unhappy

However, others question this rule,saying that drinking water should be allowed ③ because people can get thirsty after long rides on the crowded subway.

(1)What has the local government of Beijing collected since April?  

(2)Please list two kinds of bad behaviors on the subway according to the new rules.  

(3)请将文中①处划线句子翻译成英语.  

(4)请将文中②处划线句子翻译成英语.  

(5)请在文中③处填入一个适当的连词.  

来源:2019年甘肃省兰州市中考英语试卷
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When you and your family go out for dinner,do you notice how many dishes you usually order?It's OK if you finish all of them.But if you waste too much food,you need to pay for it.

Last year,China's top legislature (立法机关)reviewed (审议)a draft law (法律草案)for stopping food waste for the first time.In general,a draft will become law after the top legislature reviews it three times.

According to the draft law,restaurants should tell customers not to order too much.If customers leave too much food uneaten,restaurants can charge (收费)them for food waste.The law also bans (禁止)waiters from encouraging people to order too much food.Some restaurants may use the"N﹣1"mode for people to order dishes."N" stands for the number of persons at a table.So if there are six people at your table,you should order just five dishes,which can help people control the amount of dishes in a proper way.

The draft law also asks schools to teach their students to avoid food waste.It also bans TV programs about overeating and overdrinking.Producers of such programs will face a fine of up to 100,000 yuan.

Food waste happens in many places and has long been a big problem around the world.We need to obey the law and refuse to waste food.

(1)If customers waste too much food,they    .

A.need to pay some money for it

B.need to say sorry about it

C.can't enter the restaurant again

D.can leave the restaurant for free

(2)According to the"N﹣1" mode,if 9 persons plan to eat in the restaurant,they need to order    dishes.

A.7

B.8

C.9

D.10

(3)Which is NOT true according to the passage?   

A.Students should avoid food waste at school.

B.Programs about overeating will be allowed on TV.

C.Food waste has been a big problem all over the world.

D.Waiters can't encourage people to order too much food.

(4)You may read the passage in    .

A.a storybook

B.a guidebook

C.an advertisement

D.a newspaper

(5)What does the passage mainly talk about?  

A.Harm of food waste.

B.Importance of healthy food.

C.Law to stop food waste.

D.Advantages of stopping food waste.

来源:2021年云南省中考英语试卷
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阅读以下材料,根据其内容回答其后各个小题.

One month earlier…

Holly is reading a magazine.

Holly's New Friend

Dogs are so cute.And cats are so sweet.People think they make really great gifts at Christmas.But a few weeks later,they get bored with their new pets.They don't want to take their dogs for a walk.Cats can scratch the furniture.And every pet takes a lot of their time.

They're expensive,too.Not just for food,but think of all those vet's bills !So what happens?Every year,people put their pets in their cars,drive for kilometers,then leave these poor animals at the side of the road.

They abandon them!

Holly puts down the magazine. Her eyes are red.

(1)What magazine was Holly reading?  

A. Animal World.

B. Pets Food.

C. Christmas Gifts.

D. My New Friday.

(2)How did Holly feel after reading the magazine?  

A. She's happy.

B. She's tired.

C. She's excited.

D. She's sad.

(3)Why do people get bored with their pets according to Pets are for life?  

A. Because they think pets are too noisy.

B. Because dogs scratch the furniture.

C. Because pets cost much money and time.

D. Because pets make rooms dirty.

(4)The underlined words "abandon them" can be taken the place of by  

A."leave them behind"

B. "give them out"

C. "put them away"

D."help them out"

(5)Which of the following is NOT true?  

A. Pets are great gift at Christmas.

B. Pets are for life is on Page 14 in the magazine.

C. People need to pay for the pet food and vet's bills.

D. Holly read the magazine a month ago.

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You may wonder whether stress(焦虑) is a serious matter. The answer is "Yes". You should realize that stress is a risk to your health. If you want to live a long and healthy life, you need to begin to guard against stress from a young age.

Here are some ways to deal with stress and being balance(平衡)to your life:

Be positive

One way to cancel out(消除)stress is through positive thinking. You should always look on the bright side of life, and imagine that you will have a happy and successful future.

Learn to relax

Force yourself to take a break from your studies and worries about exams.

You can do this by taking a walk, reading a book, going to a concert or seeing a film, or just sitting in a private place and being silent for a moment.

Take up a hobby

Learn to paint, take up skating, or start playing a musical instrument.When you are busy with a hobby,you leave all your worries behind.

Take care of your body

Stress is your body's enemy. Taking exercise,eating healthily and getting enough sleep are all the things that can help you.

Laugh

Sometimes laughter is the best medicine for stress. Seeing a funny film or telling jokes with friends will often cheer you up when you are low.

(1)The underlined word "positive" in the passage means"    "in Chinese.

A.

悲伤的

B.

消极的

C.

乐观的

D.

勤奋的

(2)Which of the following relaxing ways is not mentioned in the passage?   

A.

Playing computer games.

B.

Take a walk.

C.

Seeing a film

D.

Reading a book.

(3)The writer thinks that   is harmful to your health.

A.

laughter

B.

telling jokes

C.

taking up skating

D.

stress

(4)What is the best title for the passage?   

A.

Take care of your body.

B.

How to lead a balanced life.

C.

Take up a hobby

D.

Laughter is the best medicine

来源:2018年宁夏中考英语试卷
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It is no longer as easy as it once was to choose what to eat.Our eating habits have changed,so has our way of life,and what we need for our bodies is also different.Traditional diets often have too much fat.So we had better learn to make the right choices about what and how we eat.

When we choose what to buy and eat,we had better think whether the food will give us the nutrients we need.Some nutrients help build our bodies and make them stronger.We eat fish,meat and beans because the nutrient in them is good for our muscles.We choose eggs,milk and other dairy products(奶制品),which are good for our bones and teeth.We eat bread,rice and noodles to get carbohydrates (糖类) from them.We choose vegetables and fruits get Vitamins,fiber and minerals.

But the choice we make are not just about nutrition(营养).Many today choose what to eat according to their beliefs.Some people become vegetarians(素食者) because they believe it is healthier not to eat meat or they think we should not kill animals for food.

66.It is not easy to choose what to eat nowadays because  

A.our eating habits have changed

B.our bodies are different

C.our way of life has changed

D.Both A and C

67.If you want to keep your bones strong and healthy,you had better choose  to eat.

A.fish and meat

B.meat and beans

C.eggs and milk

D.vegetables and fruits

68.What does nutrients mean?  

A.蛋白质

B.营养物质

C.脂肪

D.钙

69.Some people don't eat meat because  

A.they don't like animals

B.they believe animals should be protected

C.they don't meat

D.they think meat is not safe

70.We can probably get this information from a guidebook(指南)  

A.for diets

B.for medicines

C.for travelling

D.for cooking.

来源:2017年甘肃省兰州市中考英语试卷(a)
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Over 30 percent of all food goes to waste,according to The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (联合国粮农组织).Supermarkets throw away food that is not sold before its sell﹣by date,while families throw away food that they can't finish eating.

The world's first food bank was founded in the US in 1967.Some people and stores donated (捐赠) extra food to the bank.People could take the food home there if they didn't have money to buy any for themselves.In Shanghai,there is a "shared fridge" in some communities.It is free for everyone to take food from it.

A UK company called The Real Junk Food Project says that food that has passed its sell﹣by date is still safe to eat.They collect this food from supermarkets and sell it in cafes.You only have to pay as much as you feel is necessary.If you don't want to spend money,you can volunteer at the cafes instead.

What else can we do to stop food waste?The answer is simply buying less food.

Share more,throw less

Food(1)    .

Over 30 percent of all food goes to waste.

Supermarkets throw away food that has

(2)    its sell﹣by date.

Families throw away food that they can't finish eating.

Food bank

It was created in the US in 1967.

People who couldn't(3)    any food for themselves could get food for free.

Shanghai communities have shared fridges.

Pay as you(4)    

The Real Junk Food Project collects that food that is not sold before its sell﹣by date.

People can get food by volunteering at the cafes (5)    paying as they wish.

Bay less

That's the least people can do.

来源:2021年内蒙古赤峰市中考英语试卷
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Most viruses can be found and killed by our immune system as soon as they enter our bodies.However,some viruses,for example,the coronavirus,are sneaky.They are difficult to recognize and find.These viruses can cause deadly diseases,like COVID﹣19.Human﹣to﹣human transmission can easily occur,and pandemic will therefore break out.Vaccination is by now a simple,safe and effective way to protect us from the diseases.

Vaccines are something that "looks" exactly the same as the viruses,mainly made from the viruses that are weakened or killed.They will not make us really ill.They only stimulate and activate our immune system to work,telling it something harmful is coming in.The immune system will know what the "viruses" look like,and send B cells(lymphocytes)or antibodies to find and kill them.Meanwhile,B cells will remember them for the next kill.A vaccine may also give us passive immunity by providing B cells taken from an animal or a human to play the same role.

Scientists have developed more than 180 vaccines to fight against COVID49.The technical approaches of these vaccines can be a little different,but their aims are the same.

Take the inactivated vaccine as an example.In an inactivated vaccine,the coronaviruses are already killed or made into the ones unable to produce more new viruses.When the immune system "sees" them,it will try to kill them.The question is:without enough these viruses• how can B cells remember them?That's why we need to take the vaccine more than one time.Though this vaccine is safe,it might not be as effective as it is expected to be.

The live﹣attenuated vaccine is different.In this vaccine,the viruses are weakened,but they are alive.They can produce enough new viruses to train the immune system to kill and remember them,so people only need to take the vaccine once.The live﹣attenuated vaccine is considered the most effective,but there is a worry:what might happen once these viruses wake up?

Therefore,although vaccination is by now one of the best ways to protect us from COVID﹣19,it can be better.

(1)The coronavirus can    .

A.

not be killed

B.

not be found

C.

cause deaths

D.

stop pandemic

(2)Which of the following can be the best topic sentence of Paragraph 2?    

A.

Vaccination can provide us with B cells.

B.

Vaccines are made from different viruses.

C.

Vaccination can prepare us against viruses.

D.

Vaccines won't make us ill as the viruses do.

(3)Compared to the inactivated vaccine,the live﹣attenuated vaccine    .

A.

needs taking more than once

B.

is equally safe

C.

contains viruses that are killed

D.

is more effective

(4)What can we learn from the passage?    

A.

Vaccination is good enough to treat COVID﹣19.

B.

The immune system can be more effective with vaccines.

C.

The viruses in inactivated vaccines can make new viruses.

D.

180 vaccines have been developed to fight against diseases.

来源:2021年浙江省温州市中考英语试卷
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为了活跃气氛,缓解疲劳,Mr.Brown 准备和同学们一起做一个游戏。请阅读他推荐的三款游戏,完成两个任务。

GAME TIME

(1)

GAME1

On the table are all kinds of things in a mess.The players use the hook (钩)to pull one thing out of the mess without moving any others.If you pull out the most.you win.To win this game,you need to be skillful and patient!

(2)

GAME 2

You need a bag.collect small things like pencils,erasers and so on from the players and put them in the bag.Now pull one thing out of the bag without looking inside.Then give the owner of the thing a task,such as jumping like a frog,singing like a cock,etc.You're sure to enjoy playing and watching this game.You'll laugh a lot!

(3)

GAME 3

One player acts as the cat,a bowl in one hand and a coin in the other.Other players hold a line with an object as a mouse in each hand.The cat flips (抛)the coin.If it lands heads up,the cat catches the mouse in the player s left hand;if it lands tails up.the cat catches the mouse in the player's right hand,To win this game,you must be smart and act rapidly!

Task A:请给上还游戏分别配上合适的图片,完成1~3三个小题。

(1)  (2)  (3)  

Task B:请从Game 1/2/3中选出一款你最喜欢的游戏,并用文中的观点说明理由。

I like Game (4)    ,because(5)   .

来源:2021年浙江省丽水市中考英语试卷
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Have you ever thought how important T﹣shirts are in your life?I don't mean expensive designer T﹣shirts,After all,just because you spend a lot of money on a shirt doesn't mean that it looks good.I'm talking about the T﹣shirts that say something about you,like where you've been,what you like,or what you think.Those are often the T﹣shirts that we feel the most comfortable in and that we wear again and again.I'm going to tell you about two T﹣shirts that I really,really love and explain why.

I've been to London twice.The first time I went I saw this shirt in a souvenir(纪念品)shop and my dad bought it for me.I really loved the design and the colors.And it reminds me of something funny that happened.One day we were travelling around the center of London.We almost got lost,but we found our way — thanks to the picture on this T﹣shirt!

Sometimes I've bought clothes that I've never worn or that I've only worn once or twice.But I've worn(and washed o)this T﹣shirt hundreds of times.I love music and I love Adele.I haven't seen many of my favorite artists live,but I bought this when I went to Adele's concert two years ago.It was a great concert and this is a great souvenir.And white T﹣ shirts go with anything,not just jeans!

So,those are just two of my favorite T﹣shirts that tell a story.What about yours?

posted 16th April at 16:57 post a comment

I've never been to China and I don't know any Chinese,but one of my favorite T﹣shirts has the Chinese characters on it.One of the reasons that I like it is because I love the bright colors of the characters.And it has sentimental(情感)value.Last year,my brother studied in Beijing and he gave me this when he came home.

Nuria Gil,Spain

(1)What did Sara's T﹣shirt help her family do in London?    

A.Find a souvenir shop.

B.Know where they were.

C.Take a short way.

D.Remember who they were.

(2)Why is the other T﹣shirt so important to Sara?    

A.It has never been worn before.

B.It washes well.

C.It was bought at Adele's concert.

D.It goes with jeans.

(3)What does Nuria think of her T﹣shirt?    

A.It is old.

B.It is simple.

C.It is expensive.

D.It is valuable.

(4)What is the purpose of this blog?    

A.To produce popular T﹣shirts.

B.To make an ad for T﹣shirts.

C.To introduce favorite T﹣shirts.

D.To offer a design for T﹣shirts.

来源:2021年浙江省杭州市中考英语试卷
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When most people decide to buy food, they go to a grocery store. Grocery stores sell many different kinds of food in just one store. Some grocery stores also sell household goods such as kitchen paper, cleaning things, and diapers (尿布). A grocery store is a convenient place to shop for the kitchen and others.

Although it is comfortable and relaxing to shop at a grocery store, some people decide to buy their food from other places like farmers' markets. At a farmers' market, local farmers sell the foods they grow to customers. The foods they sell often include fruits, vegetables, and meats. Most of these foods are freshly harvested(收获)with no man-made additions.

There are several ways in which farmers' markets are less convenient than grocery stores. For example, packed foods usually are not sold at farmers' markets. Besides, many farmers do not accept credit(信用)cards or checks (支票)as payment for their goods. What is more, most farmers' markets are only open for business once or twice each week. This makes some people not want to shop at farmers' markets, but others are willing because of the fresh and local food there.

Deciding whether to shop for food at grocery stores or at farmers' markets is a personal choice. This choice reflects a person's values about life and about food. Those who value convenience and(多样)will probably choose to shop at a grocery store. People who value freshness and enjoy supporting local farmers will probably prefer the farmers' markets. Luckily, most communities provide choices for both kinds of shoppers.

(1)According to the passage,which of the following may not be sold at a farmers' market?    

A.

Apples.

B.

Potatoes.

C.

Beef.

D.

Kitchen paper.

(2)We can NOT infer(推断)   from Paragraph 3.

A.

grocery stores sell packed foods

B.

people can use credit cards as payment at grocery stores

C.

grocery stores sell fresh and local food with no man﹣made additions

D.

grocery stores are open for business more often than farmers' market

(3)In Paragraph 3,why does the writer mention that farmers' markets "are only open for business once or twice each week? "    

A.

To complain(抱怨)about the business time of farmers' markets.

B.

To help readers look for a better farmers' market.

C.

To explain why farmers' markets are less convenient than grocery stores.

D.

To make readers believe that farmers' markets are too uncomfortable to visit.

(4)What's the main idea of the last paragraph?    

A.

If people want to have more choices,they'll probably prefer grocery stores.

B.

Where a person decides to shop depends on his or her personal values.

C.

If people want to support local farmers,they will probably prefer farmers' markets.

D.

In most communities,people can choose to shop either at grocery stores or at farmers' markets.

(5)The writer writes the article mainly to    .

A.

compare two places where people buy food

B.

explain why the smartest people shop at grocery stores

C.

make readers believe that farmers' markets are better than grocery stores

D.

show that people should be judged (评价)according to the places where they buy food

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(1)What do people spend the most time on?   

A.PCs.

B.Printed books.

C.Smartphones.

(2)How many parts does the table cover?    

A.6.

B.7.

C.11.

(3)The table mainly tells us people's reading   .

A.habits

B.levels

C.methods

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Experts believe that there are more than 8 million restaurants in the world today. So it might surprise you to learn that restaurants, as we know them, have only existed for a few centuries. Before 1765, there were no restaurants. That is, there were no places that provided the restaurant experience. There was nowhere in which a waiter brought you food and drink that you picked from a menu. In fact, there were no menus anywhere.

There were eating places travellers could go to centuries before that. The countryside was full of inns that would serve food. And there were taverns where one could get drinks. The rich could also eat special meals prepared by private cooks. But none of them could be called a "restaurant".

A man called Boulanger changed that. In 1765, he opened a place in Paris that sold soups(汤). On his sign he used the word "restaurant" to describe what he was selling. At that time, soups were considered something that could help "restore"(恢复)your health﹣ in French the word "restore" is "restaurer"﹣﹣﹣ so he called the soups "restaurants". Soon, people started buying Boulanger's soups even when they were not ill. And over time, people began to use the word "restaurant" to refer to a place selling soup rather than the soup itself. More "restaurants" opened in France, and people began to buy soups more often.

Later, restaurants in Paris began to serve other food besides soup. In the 1790s, menus started to appear. By the mid﹣1800s, there were many types of restaurants throughout the world. The United States offered coffee shops. Tea houses became popular throughout China. Paris created beautiful restaurants for the rich. The British began to copy the French, and the restaurant idea spread throughout the British Empire.

Today cities are filled with all types of restaurants. Diners have millions of options from which to choose.

(1)What is the passage mainly about  

A. How restaurants developed.

B. What made a good restaurant.

C. Who created the first restaurant.

D. Why restaurants became popular.

(2)According to the first paragraph, what made restaurants different from earlier eating places  

A. Restaurants only served food.

B. Restaurants were more expensive.

C. Restaurants were mainly in cities.

D. Restaurants had a list of meal choices.

(3)Who did Boulanger expect to come and eat at his restaurant  

A. Rich people

B. Sick people.

C. Travellers.

D. Workers.

(4)When it was first used. what did the word "restaurant" refer to  

A. A person.

B. A place.

C. Illness.

D. Soup.

(5)When did restaurants begin to grow internationally  

A. In the 1600s.

B. In the 1700s.

C. In the 1800s.

D. In the 1900s.

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